School: Áth Liag (roll number 15308)

Location:
Athleague, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Tomás Ó Máirtín
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  1. It is believed that there is gold hidden in Glananammor Athleague Co Roscommon. It is supposed to be hidden in Leabaidh Oirmhuin's grave who was a giant. The grave is built with huge rocks The giants money is it said was put down along with him. No attempt has been made to unearth it. The fairies are said to be guarding it.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
          1. treasure legends (~7,411)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Boyle
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Coollusty, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Mr Thomas Boyle
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Coollusty, Co. Roscommon